Turgay Ayer and Interdisciplinary Team Develop COVID-19 Policy Simulator

Atlanta, GA

The simulator, an interactive tool designed to inform COVID-19 intervention policy decisions in the U.S., is also available to the general public.

This mechanical engineering master's student is working long hours each day to develop new protective devices for healthcare professionals.

Inspired by Parents, Georgia Tech Student Helps Build Lifesaving Equipment to Battle COVID-19

Atlanta, GA

Mechanical engineering student Kentez Craig grew up in Atlanta with two paramedics as parents. Now he's making equipment to help first respondersin their battle with COVID-19.

The barrier protection devices can be folded for easy portability and storage at healthcare facilities. (Credit: Georgia Tech)

Emory and Georgia Tech Create Barrier Protection Devices for Use During COVID-19

Atlanta, GA

Two Atlanta universities have created barrier protection devices designed to contain the droplet spray and aerosol produced during certain medical procedures.

This simplified schematic shows intervention serology via shield immunity. The presumed immunity of those who have recovered from the infection could allow them to safely substitute for susceptible people in certain high-contact occupations such as healthcare.

Immunity of Recovered COVID-19 Patients Could Cut Risk of Expanding Economic Activity

Atlanta, GA

The presumed immunity of those who have recovered from the coronavirus infection could allow them to substitute for susceptible people.

Wilbur Lam is the principal investigator of ACME POCT and also serves as associate professor of the Emory University School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics and the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University.

Atlanta Institutions Take Lead Role in Fast-Tracking COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests

Atlanta, GA

A trio of Atlanta health care and research institutions will play a leading role in helping to evaluate potential COVID-19 tests.

Georgia Tech Researcher Gokul Pathikonda works on the Open-AirVentGT, a low-cost, portable emergency ventilator that uses electronic sensors and computer control to manage key clinical parameters. (Credit: Ben Wright, Georgia Tech)

Open-AirVentGT Emergency Ventilator Provides Patient Monitoring, Feedback Control

Atlanta, GA

Georgia Tech researchers have created a prototype for an emergency ventilator with electronic sensors and computer controls.

A New Normal: Researchers Across Georgia Tech Rally to Fight COVID-19

Atlanta, GA

Tech's research community has engaged deeply in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic with government- and Institute-funded projects.

Helping teleworkers stay safe.

Georgia Tech Produces Key Components for Governor’s Coronavirus Test Initiative

Atlanta, GA

Volunteer Georgia Tech researchers burn midnight oil to produce important enzymes that make coronavirus test kits work.

Pinar Keskinocak, William W. George Chair and Professor; Director of the Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems

Pinar Keskinocak on the Coronavirus Pandemic and the Benefits of Social Distancing

Atlanta, GA

As the coronavirus pandemic (also known as COVID-19) continues to spread in U.S. cities and around the world, experts are sharing their advice to help determine a safe path forward.

Pinar Keskinocak, William W. George Chair and Professor; Director of the Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems

Pinar Keskinocak on the Coronavirus Pandemic and the Benefits of Social Distancing

Atlanta, GA

As the coronavirus pandemic (also known as COVID-19) continues to spread in U.S. cities and around the world, experts are sharing their advice to help determine a safe path forward.